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2026 MLB All-Star Game Voting: Early Leaders and Philadelphia Implications
6/16/2026, 2:57:21 AM
Early Voting Results
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL with 1,165,133 votes; Houston Astros DH Yordan Alvarez tops the AL with 1,015,768. Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages (800,496) leads NL outfielders, Freddie Freeman (870,606) NL first basemen, and Max Muncy (941,218) NL third basemen. In the NL catcher race Drake Baldwin (972,813) leads, while AL catcher Will Smith has 662,883 votes.
Voting Process and Timeline
Phase 1 ends noon ET June 25 (NY Post cites June 26) with up to five votes per fan per day via MLB.com/vote or the app. The top two vote-getters at each infield spot and the top six outfielders move to Phase 2 (June 29 – July 2). The league-wide leader in each league automatically starts and skips Phase 2. Phase 2 reduces each position to two finalists (one DH, six outfielders). Final starters are announced July 2, full rosters July 6, and the All-Star Game is July 14 at Citizens Bank Park. Every club gets at least one invitee.
Top Vote-Getters by Position
- NL DH: Shohei Ohtani – 1,165,133
- AL DH: Yordan Alvarez – 1,015,768
- NL OF: Andy Pages – 800,496; Ronald Acuña Jr. – 693,472; Brandon Marsh – 668,191
- NL C: Drake Baldwin – 972,813; Will Smith – 662,883 (AL)
- NL 2B: Ozzie Albies – 517,147; Bryson Stott – 399,729
- NL 3B: Max Muncy – 941,218; Alec Bohm – 386,425
Host Team and Brewers Contenders
Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (.322 average, third in NL outfield voting) and DH Kyle Schwarber (second among DHs) sit in the top three at their spots. Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm trail league leaders but remain within reach. Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (third among NL 2Bs) and catcher William Contreras (fourth among NL C) need additional fan support. Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is noted as a possible reserve despite not being on the ballot.
Impact on Philadelphia All-Star Game
Local representation can boost attendance and media interest. Strong fan backing for Marsh, Schwarber, Stott, and Bohm could increase the Phillies’ presence beyond the guaranteed invitee. The Dodgers’ early lead suggests a multi-player NL starting lineup, influencing the game’s competitive balance.
Official MLB Statements
MLB stated “the top vote-getter in each league gets to bypass the next phase of fan voting and earns an automatic spot in the starting lineup.” It noted “Phase 1 of All-Star Game voting runs through June 25, while Phase 2 begins June 29 and runs through July 2,” and confirmed “each of MLB’s 30 teams will be represented by at least one player” on initial invite list.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Phase 1’s deadline is June 25 in most reports, but the New York Post lists June 26. Ohtani’s vote total appears as “over 1 million,” “1.1 million,” and the exact 1,165,133, showing rounding differences. Detailed counts for many mid-tier players are absent, leaving their Phase 2 chances unclear.
What’s Next
Fans may vote through June 25. The top two per position advance to Phase 2 (June 29 – July 2). Final starters are announced July 2, full rosters July 6, and the All-Star Game occurs July 14 in Philadelphia.
